The products in this new line, which includes both 4-port and 8-port models, are built with a rugged metal case, and feature a fanless design that delivers a high PoE power budget. Adding to the three other series of Ditek Networks PoE switches, this new line gives IT professionals and security integrators a new choice for cost-efficient, easy-to-install powered networks ideal for demanding environments.

"In sharp contrast to most business and office settings, industrial environments can be a real challenge for network equipment," said Michael Molinari, Director of Marketing for Ditek. "We introduced this new line of Gigabit PoE+ switches to meet these challenges head-on. They have the rugged strength, extreme temperature tolerance, high power output, and quiet, dust-resistant operation that would make them the ideal choice for these demanding applications."

The two new Ditek Networks models are the DTK-SW4IND 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ industrial switch and the DTK-SW8IND 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ industrial switch.

Both support up to 30 watts of power per port while delivering network speeds of up to 1 Gbps. Total PoE budget for the 4-port model is 120W, and total PoE budget for the 8-port model is 240W.

They each feature rugged, IP40-rated metal cases and a fanless design and both have a wide -40 to 75 degree C (-40 to 167 degree F) operating temperature range and include 10/100/1000 Mbps autosensing ports that automatically detect optimal network speeds. Both models also feature two small form-factor pluggable GBIC module slots (SFP).

The new industrial switches are ideal for PoE Network devices, as well as wireless access points and IP video cameras. Both models come with an included DIN-rail mounting bracket, and require a separate DC industrial power supply (not included).